Plicamycin is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Plicamycin interferes with the growth of
cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Plicamycin is used to treat cancer of the testicles. Plicamycin is also used in the treatment of
treat too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) and too much calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria)
associated with a variety of advanced forms of cancer.
Plicamycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.